Exercise Physiologist Part Time Days

Exercise Physiologist

The exercise physiologist functions independently to provide health and fitness consultations and to lead exercise classes for all patients participating in the cardiac rehabilitation and supervised exercise conditioning programs. He/she is instrumental in all phases of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and education.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Conducts initial evaluations to assess the patient's ability and readiness to begin Cardiac Rehab
• Develops individual treatment plans for each patient including goals and time frame and communicates this to the patient and physician.
• Prepares and executes personalized exercise prescription.
• Uses appropriate process in planning, evaluating and documenting care for patients and completes all patient charges and billing information timely.
• Recognizes dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in monthly team conference to include Medical Director; consults with other team members to coordinate any special assessments needed.
• Conducts and completes discharge summary describing client's progression and achievement of desired goals.
• Participates in team and hospital wide meetings, committees and initiatives as assigned
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care-Valleycare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Job Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology or equivalent
• Master of Science preferred

Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience in cardiac rehabilitation program or a minimum of two years-experience in a fitness facility with high risk patients.

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) desirable
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist Preferred.
• American College of Sports Medicine -Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM EP-C) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the implication of exercise for persons with cardiac disease and risk factors.
• Knowledge of basic electrocardiographic and hemodynamic responses at rest and during exercise.
• Understanding of metabolic and orthopedic disorders relevant to cardiac rehabilitation.
• Excellent public relations skills
• Commitment to a healthy lifestyle as a model for patients and peers.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments
• Strong organization
• Strong time management ability
• Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues
• Strong computer skills
• Self-initiative
• Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $32.97 - $41.21 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.